Here at the Daily, we pride ourselves on providing a unique experience in the world of journalism. At the smallest independently operated college newspaper in the country, a position at the Daily offers you the freedom to take on a large array of responsibilities. But the Daily is more than just a newspaper; we’re a robust community of writers, editors, artists and creators of all types. Whether you’ve written for your student paper or you’ve only written essays for English class, we would love to have your voice as part of our paper!
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Read on to learn more about our three departments, and indicate interest in joining one or more sections via our general interest form linked here.
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Attend one of our general interest meetings on Sept. 9 or Sept. 17 from 8–9 p.m. in JCC 270.
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Attend our open house in the basement of Curtis Hall on Sept. 19 between 7–9 p.m. Come explore our office, meet our executive editors and learn more about our organization. We’ll bring snacks!
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Attend DailyCon, our semesterly training event. DailyCon is mandatory for all new and returning Daily members, and will be held on Sept. 22 at 12 p.m., in JCC 270.
At the Daily, we pride ourselves in creating an environment where aspiring journalists can make a name for themselves with published content, regardless of their prior experience. Along with developing important skills in interviewing and writing, an editorial position at the Daily will teach you valuable lessons in organization, leadership and more!
The Daily is divided into seven written editorial sections: News, Features, Arts & Pop Culture, Opinion, Sports, Science and Investigative. Incoming members will begin as contributing writers. As they become more involved at the Daily, editorial members have the opportunity to earn positions as staff writers, assistant editors, editors as well as those on the executive board.
In addition to our written editorial opportunities, the Daily offers multimedia positions in our Audio, Photo and Video sections.
My name is Estelle Anderson, and I’m the executive news editor for fall 2024! The Daily is called a NEWSpaper for a reason: The News section is the heart of the Daily, publishing the most important stories on issues impacting the Tufts community, Medford and Somerville. As a member of the news team, you will gain invaluable reporting experience by covering everything from breaking news to campus protests to live speaker events. In the past, we have interviewed national activists and several politicians, including sitting U.S. senators. Through our rigorous coverage of Medford and Somerville, we help fill the news desert in both cities, providing residents with the information they need about local politics, elections and issues.
The News section offers a welcoming, lively environment for new writers to learn how to cover and edit important stories, and provides a community for like-minded students to enrich their journalism skills together. There is no experience required; if you are driven to report on our communities, the News section is here to train and support you. If you have any questions or are interested in joining the News section, please reach out to me at news@tuftsdaily.com! I would love to have you on the team.
My name is Halia Frishman, and I’m the executive features editor for fall 2024! Imagine having stimulating conversations with national politicians and inspiring classmates, or celebrating the revival of beloved study abroad programs. The Features section — or as we say, ‘Feats’ — publishes long-form narrative journalism that uplifts people, places, trends and events across Tufts’ four campuses and beyond. Our articles and regular columns aim to provide a deeper look into all sorts of topics, from fun to serious, by highlighting the voices that matter and reflecting the Daily’s commitment to inclusive and equitable journalism practices.
Over the past semester alone, our section has explored Tufts’ connection to its surrounding communities, offered commentary on local coffee shops, examined Tufts’ connection to slavery, written narrative and literary pieces, reflected on study abroad experiences and much more!
Features writers have the opportunity to design pieces that interest them and bring them to life through interviews or personal reflections. We are a kind and caring community that does not require any prior experience, for we will assign you with a mentor to help you write your first article. You can join our section at any point and contribute as much or as little as you like. If you are interested in joining the Features section or have any questions and ideas for us, please reach out to features@tuftsdaily.com. We cannot wait to have you join the features family!
My name is Erin Zhu, and I’m the executive arts and pop culture editor for fall 2024! In the arts section, we write all about your favorite (or least favorite) TV shows, albums, films, galleries or any other form of artistic expression that you can think of. The questions are endless: Was “Don’t Worry Darling” actually that bad? Is “Stranger Things” the new American epic? What happened to all those “Glee” stars? If any of these sound interesting to you, you might just want to try your hand at some arts writing. Writers range all majors and experience levels — all you need is an opinion and the desire to express it. If you have any questions or want to learn more, please feel free to email arts@tuftsdaily.com!
Hi! My name is Liam Chalfonte, and I am the executive opinion editor for fall 2024. The Opinion section (or “Ops”) is a place for students to make their voices heard on issues from on-campus to world-wide, and everything in between. Our staff writers share their perspectives in articles that cover topics such as SMFA professor’s unions, dark money in politics, the kinds of grass we should plant and so much more. Our columnists revisit the same subject weekly or biweekly to voice their ideas on all of the different nuances of an issue. Beyond the printed page, Ops is a close-knit, vibrant community with a culture that encourages a respectful exchange of ideas. We gladly accept writers of all ideologies and experience levels; Ops is a great place to build and hone your argumentative writing skills!
As well, any Tufts community member is welcome (and encouraged!) to submit op-eds and letters to the editor to be published through the Opinion section. Anyone interested in submitting an op-ed, or even better, joining the Opinion section, can reach out to me at tuftsdailyoped@gmail.com!
My name is Henry Blickenstaff, and I’m the executive sports editor for fall 2024. If you enjoy writing about sports or even want to learn about a new sport, our section is the place for you. Whether you’re interested in covering Tufts athletics or want to write an opinion column on your favorite sport, we’d love to have you! Our goal is to cover as many sports as possible, so we encourage writers to apply to cover multiple sports and to pitch us any and all ideas for content. If you’re interested in writing for sports, shoot an email to sports@tuftsdaily.com. We hope you’ll join our team!
I’m Aaron, the fall 2024 investigative editor. The investigative team dives deep into sensitive issues affecting the Tufts community. In the past, we’ve covered RA unionization, student protests and campus accessibility. Our projects involve weeks (or even months) of rigorous research, reporting and writing before being published. As a member of I-team, you’ll work with a group of seasoned writers and editors and have the opportunity to collaborate across sections. Investigative reporters generally have a few semesters of Daily experience under their belt, but there’s no hard-and-fast rule. Please reach out to aaron.gruen@tufts.edu if you’d like to learn more!
My name is Adi Raman and I am the executive science editor for fall 2024! The Daily’s Science section is a place where STEM writers and Daily readers come together to rejoice in a common passion for learning about innovations, cutting-edge research and other happenings in the world of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Whether you’re a biology major with fingers itching to type about new medicines, wish to report on groundbreaking engineering innovations or would like to get the word out about all of the incredible STEM research happening on campus, boy, are we the perfect fit for you! We welcome students from all levels of experience in the STEM field to pitch and write engaging stories.
We have an amazing team of experienced editors who will help you through the process of writing science for the Daily; again, we deeply encourage you to write for Science regardless of your previous writing experience. Please reach out to science@tuftsdaily.com to learn more or if you have any questions!
Hi all, I’m Trey Lawrence and I’m excited to serve as the Daily’s executive video editor for fall 2024! The Video section is the perfect place for students looking to explore all facets of video journalism including production, interviewing and editing. We publish video content ranging from student experiences at Tufts to news reports of events in the Greater Boston area. The video section is uniquely flexible, both in terms of commitment and contribution. Absolutely no experience required and you’re free to explore any topic you’re interested in! If you’re interested in video journalism in any way or want to collaborate with other sections of the Daily to produce fun multimedia content, shoot me an email at video@tuftsdaily.com!
We are Olivia White and Rachel Liu, the fall 2024 executive photo editors. We are looking for new photographers to join the Daily! No camera or previous photojournalism experience is necessary. The section is a great place to build your photography portfolio. You will have the freedom to pursue the projects you are most interested in. Meetings and opportunities will be available on either the Medford or SMFA campuses. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to photo@tuftsdaily.com with questions! We look forward to meeting you!
Hello! My name is Julia Carpi and I am the executive audio editor for fall 2024! The Audio section’s main method of storytelling is through podcasts. We make podcasts related to news, sports, investigation and pretty much everything! No topic is off the table and I’m open to any ideas. If you’ve ever wanted to host a podcast with your friends, the audio section is the place to do it!
Outside of podcasts, we help to make a lot of multimedia content for the Daily, like recording concerts in our office and collaborating with the video section. Whether you are interested in reporting, editing, producing, hosting or pitching a new project, this is the section for you! If you are interested or have any questions, reach out to me at audio@tuftsdaily.com!
Hello! My name is Henry Chandonnet, and I am the founding editor of TD Magazine. TD Magazine is the Daily’s first ever news magazine, publishing a semesterly print issue of narrative journalism. TD Magazine will publish long-form features relevant to Tufts, Boston or New England local interests. If you’ve ever wanted to see your writing laid out in a two-to-four page print spread, TD Magazine might be for you!
TD Magazine is a pilot, meaning it’s currently in the development stage. If you have ideas for the future of the magazine, feel free to reach out. And if you’re interested in writing investigative, multi-source scoops, drop me an email. You can reach out and pitch at henry.chandonnet@tufts.edu.
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Being the smallest independent daily college newspaper in the country, the Daily provides a unique opportunity for students to experience firsthand the production process and what goes into putting the paper in your hands, inbox and social media feed every day. Joining the Production Department is a fantastic way to learn and develop useful skills such as project management, copy editing, graphic design, social media analytics and much more!
The Production Department is split into five sections — Layout, Newsletter, Graphics, Copy and Social Media — all of which require no experience to join, and offer opportunities to become editors and executive editors in coming semesters. Below, we’ve asked our Production Department executive editors to introduce themselves and their sections in more detail!
Are you interested in designing a visually cohesive newspaper? We are Aisha Karim and Claire Wood, your fall 2024 layout execs, and we invite you to join the layout team! The Layout section, nested within the Daily’s production department, is responsible for assembling the final product that you read when you pick up the Daily every week.
We use Adobe InDesign to arrange photographic and written content in an appealing, reader-friendly fashion. No prior experience is necessary! Sign up for a training session to learn how production works at the Daily. If you are interested or have questions, reach out to us at layout@tuftsdaily.com.
If you’re looking for a fun, low-commitment way to get involved with the Daily (and learn a valuable skill that looks great on resumes <3), newsletter is the place for you! Join the newsletter team to grow and connect with the Daily’s audience. We deliver the top headlines to subscribers’ inboxes every weekday morning and make a weekly newsletter to share what’s happening on campus and in our local communities. You can help design the newsletter emails and choose which articles get featured! I’m Shannon Murphy and I’m the executive newsletter editor for fall 2024. I look forward to meeting you and showing you all that newsletter has to offer! Feel free to contact me any time at newsletter@tuftsdaily.com.
Hello! We are juniors (and former layout execs) Max Antonini and Meghna Singha now in charge of The Tufts Daily socials! The Social Media section plays a vital role in increasing audience engagement and readership across the Daily’s social media platforms, including through Instagram, Facebook, X and more (TikTok coming soon)! We play a big part in keeping the Tufts community updated on newly published issues, articles and breaking news as well as lead story takeovers and host Q&As with followers.
Regardless of prior experience, members of the Social Media section will have the opportunity to gain experience in public relations and communications, as well as learn how to use the publishing and analytical tools of various platforms. Members will join a growing section of exciting, fun people looking to bring new energy to the Daily’s social media team. Please email social@tuftsdaily.com to learn more!
Are you a perfectionist? Do you love fixing mistakes and getting rid of those pesky red lines? Then Copy is the perfect section for you! We’re the executive copy editors for this semester, Arghya Thallapragada and Isabella Saporito. We want you to join us and play a vital role in the production process, putting the finishing touches on articles before they get published! It’s lots of fun and always rewarding.
As a copy editor, you’ll review articles for grammatical and stylistic errors, ensuring that the Daily follows a standard of style and clarity. You decide when and how often you want to participate. No experience is necessary, by the way! You’ll also get hands-on experience with the newspaper production process and meet some awesome people along the way. And you’ll get to work in our very cool office in the basement of Curtis Hall! If you have any questions, feel free to email us at copy@tuftsdaily.com.
Passionate about drawing, painting or graphic design? Want to join a team of enthusiastic, talented artists? Looking for something fun and easy with flexible commitment? Then you should join the Graphics section at the Daily! Members can choose to work on requests from a weekly pool, and they are also encouraged to pitch their own ideas for requested graphics. Graphic requests can range from illustrations and cartoons to maps and infographics and can accompany articles as well as larger sections of the Daily.
Joining the graphics team is a great way to showcase your artistic skills and make friends, but above all we help give the Daily a creative, eye-catching appearance. If you’re interested in joining our team don’t hesitate to email us at graphics@tuftsdaily.com and feel free to look at examples of past graphics on The Tufts Daily Instagram or website!
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I am Josué Perez, the Ethics & Inclusion Committee chair for the fall 2024 semester! I&I is a team of students dedicated to making the Daily and our reporting more diverse, equitable and representative of the greater Tufts and Medford/Somerville communities we serve. Current projects that we are excited to continue include authoring our annual Diversity and Inclusion Report that employs survey data findings to recommend improvements to inclusion efforts at the Daily; building and maintaining an institutional memory log that documents issues that arise in the Daily’s coverage and what we learned from them; leading section trainings about ethical journalism practices; and working with the managing board and executive editors during production to advise on questions about our content.
Whether you are considering joining the Daily or have semesters of experience, we would love to have you on our team! Commitment is flexible — we only meet once a week and it’s up to you what projects you want to work on. Please email iandi@tuftsdaily.com if you are interested in joining the committee, or have questions or suggestions for us!
My name is Siya Bhanshali and I’m so excited to be the Daily’s Education Committee chair for the fall 2024 semester! The Education Committee supports journalism education initiatives at the Daily, offering trainings and curating resources for new and returning members. This semester, the committee hopes to organize workshops and individual consultations for reporters seeking to improve their journalistic skills. We will also continue compiling resource guides.
As Tufts does not have a journalism major, the Education Committee is in a unique position to offer training and resources for new and returning members of the Daily. The committee was created with the mission of fostering growth at the Daily, preserving institutional memory and holding staff accountable for quality reporting and writing.
The committee meets weekly. Members will determine a mutually convenient meeting time at the start of the semester. Reach out to education@tuftsdaily.com if you are interested in joining the committee or would like to suggest an idea for an education initiative!
Applications for the Daily business team are available here. Reach out to Isabel Francis at business@tuftsdaily.com with any questions.
Applications for the Daily business team are available here. Reach out to Isabel Francis at business@tuftsdaily.com with any questions.
The opportunity: Are you interested in getting real experience in sales or marketing? Do you want to learn more about accounting? Apply to the Daily’s business department and join our small squad of ad managers and receivables managers!
Description: The Daily is financially independent from Tufts University, and our business department is entirely responsible for raising and managing our funds. Our ad managers initiate and maintain relationships with local and national clients, collect analytics and perform market research. Receivables managers manage our budget, oversee payroll of the Daily’s staff members and plan fundraisers.
Availability and compensation: Members of the business department are expected to contribute 8-10 hours of work every month. If you qualify for work study, you can get paid for the work you do for us.
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